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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,811.88, 28,720.39 and 11,380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,811.88, 28,720.39 and 11,380.44 is: 15,705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,811.88 : 28,720.39 = 11,380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,811.88/28,720.39 = 11,380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,811.88x = 28,720.39 × 11,380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,811.88x = 326,850,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,850,675.17/20,811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,705.01

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